An event aimed at raising awareness about Pit Bulls and fighting the stigma against the breed came to a devastating close. According to Ecorazzi, five of the Pit Bull puppies at the educational event were poisoned.

From June 27- July 7, animal advocates from around the country will be chaining themselves up to a multitude of fixed objects. The event is designed to raise awareness about the millions of dogs who spend their lives in chains.

Now this is a group of people who practice what they preach. This nonprofit out of Illinois is sponsoring a "Chain Off" event from June 27 to Jul 7. Members throughout the country will chain themselves to dog houses.

Registration is now open for Taking Action for Animals, the leading national conference of the animal advocacy movement. Join us July 19-21, 2008. This special event is designed to motivate, inspire, and teach advocates from around the globe.

Take Your Dog to Work Day® (TYDTWD) was first celebrated in 1999 by Pet Sitters International to celebrate the great companions dogs. This annual event encourages employers to experience the value of pets in the workplace, even if just for one day!

Chain Off has been held annually around the 4th of July since 2003, highlighting the reality that while Americans are celebrating their own freedom, there are tens of thousands of Man's Best Friends in every state who are still not free.

What if someone wanted to prove that they could drive to any state and in the space of a few hours easily find, photograph, and videotape a minimum of 10 dogs spending their lives at the end of a chain